--- title: "Business Support Services DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14e63e85-32d2-46e5-afb3-4b551376ef4a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14e63e85-32d2-46e5-afb3-4b551376ef4a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14e63e85-32d2-46e5-afb3-4b551376ef4a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14e63e85-32d2-46e5-afb3-4b551376ef4a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-24" --- # Business Support Services DPS Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14e63e85-32d2-46e5-afb3-4b551376ef4a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14e63e85-32d2-46e5-afb3-4b551376ef4a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14e63e85-32d2-46e5-afb3-4b551376ef4a.json) ## Summary Warwickshire County Council is inviting applications for the admission to their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Business Support Services, consisting of 13 different Lots. This DPS aims to provide various services including Start-Up Support, Business Support, Innovation Support, Access to Finance, Resource Efficiency, Employment & Skills, and multiple sector-specific supports ranging from Automotive & Manufacturing to Visitor Economy. The DPS is classified under the CPV code 79000000, relating to business services like law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process is at the Tender stage using a restricted procedure above threshold. The procurement period extends to 20 April 2026 for the initial phase, followed by a five-year contract period. The services will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, as they can apply for various Lots without the obligation to bid for every opportunity. The DPS structure allows businesses to engage in specific areas relevant to their expertise and capacity, fostering a dynamic and competitive environment. Businesses involved in sectors such as low carbon economy, digital and creative industries, social care, and the rural economy, amongst others, would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The DPS also anticipates incorporating additional services as required, adapting to funding changes and the evolving needs of the Council and its stakeholders. This offers a flexible environment for businesses to expand their services and client base. ## Notice This notice involves the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System. Warwickshire County Council invites applications for admission to their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Business Support Services. The DPS comprises of 13 Lots, further information in relation to the Lots is contained in the tender documentation and the additional information section of this notice. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-Tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of In-Tend is free. Once registered, all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. However, if you are unable to register with the website please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk This notice involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system. Some of the individual calls for competition via this DPS may include European Regional Development Fund funding. Details of the Lots can be found below: Contract Lot: Start-Up Support Business Support Innovation Support Access to Finance Resource Efficiency Employment & Skills Sector Support (Automotive & Manufacturing) Sector Support (Digital & Creative) Sector Support (Low Carbon Economy) Sector Support (Retail, Hospitality & Personal Care) Sector Support (Rural Economy) Sector Support (Social Care) Sector Support (Visitor Economy) During the course of the contract the range and scope of these services may be subject to modification/variation as necessary to meet the changing needs/requirements of the Council and the changing demands placed on the Council by its customers. These changes may include (but are not limited to) increases/decreases in funding, necessary additional services not identified at the time of tendering. Successful applicants in each Lot will be advised of the opportunities available in the relevant Lot as and when they arise - successful applicants can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not. (It is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered). The contract start and end dates published in this notice are provided to enable the notice to remain open for the period of validity and do not reflect the actual contract start and end dates. Individual calls for competition via the DPS will have independent contract start and end dates and these will be provided within the individual call for competition documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b72a5fd-28eb-42e5-b2b5-8c5abd317c1f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2029 - 24 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WARWICK | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV34 4RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 24 Dec 2024 at 10:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b72a5fd-28eb-42e5-b2b5-8c5abd317c1f - 22 Apr 2021 at 17:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b72a5fd-28eb-42e5-b2b5-8c5abd317c1f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b72a5fd-28eb-42e5-b2b5-8c5abd317c1f 24th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008541-2021 Link to the Find a Tender Notice for this project ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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